When Sierra snow seeps into the ground or evaporates before it can flow downstream into reservoirs, you know California is facing a severe drought. It’s happening this spring up and down the mountain range that is a primary water source for the state. Water from snowmelt that hydrologists had expected only a few weeks ago […]
A new county office will focus on areas of San Diego most affected by pollution, health disparities and the effects of climate change, the County Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday. In a unanimous vote, the board agreed to create an office of climate and environmental justice within its land use and environmental group. It will […]
Eight North San Diego County high school seniors and three fourth-grade students were the winners of two separate Vista Irrigation District sponsored contests. Kulpreet Chhoker from Mission Vista High School, Kylie Konyn from St. Joseph Academy, and Delanee Haskins from North County Trade Tech High School each received $2,000 as winners of the Vista Irrigation […]
Along the dusty shoreline of the Salton Sea, you could blink and you’d miss it: the Ski Inn, the only bar around the east side of the lake for 40 miles.
Column: Follow the Warning Signs: California is Facing a Devastating Drought. It’s Time To Take Action
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby George SkeltonWhen Sierra snow seeps into the ground or evaporates before it can flow downstream into reservoirs, you know California is facing a severe drought. It’s happening this spring up and down the mountain range that is a primary water source for the state. Water from snowmelt that hydrologists had expected only a few weeks ago […]
San Diego County Creates Office for Environmental and Climate Justice
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Deborah Sullivan BrennanA new county office will focus on areas of San Diego most affected by pollution, health disparities and the effects of climate change, the County Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday. In a unanimous vote, the board agreed to create an office of climate and environmental justice within its land use and environmental group. It will […]
Vista Irrigation District Contests Award Student Scholarships, Art Prizes
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkEight North San Diego County high school seniors and three fourth-grade students were the winners of two separate Vista Irrigation District sponsored contests. Kulpreet Chhoker from Mission Vista High School, Kylie Konyn from St. Joseph Academy, and Delanee Haskins from North County Trade Tech High School each received $2,000 as winners of the Vista Irrigation […]
Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project Part 3 – A Lake Languished
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KESQ (Palm Springs)by Angela ChenAlong the dusty shoreline of the Salton Sea, you could blink and you’d miss it: the Ski Inn, the only bar around the east side of the lake for 40 miles.